Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futures Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends foresight analytics with strategic implementation, ensuring we lead industries into the decade's most disruptive innovations. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies that redefine market leadership.
Our Austin hub thrives at the intersection of technology and human potential, offering competitive benefits, unlimited learning stipends, and a culture that champions bold thinking. Shape the future with us.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for product development and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into R&D priorities
- Present trend analyses to executive stakeholders with data-driven recommendations
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitor disruption vectors
- Author forward-looking whitepapers positioning Horizon as an industry thought leader
- Quantify market readiness and adoption timelines for emerging technologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Business Analytics, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic planning, trend analysis, or innovation consulting
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systems thinking methodologies
- Proficiency with trend analysis tools (e.g., Trend Hunter, Gartner Hype Cycle)
- Demonstrated success translating foresight into business strategy execution
- Strong presentation skills with executive stakeholders across industries
- Portfolio published trend analysis or strategic foresight projects
- Knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)